Systems Engineer

Job Title: EngineerJob Description

This role involves analyzing, researching, designing, and testing component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products. The position requires designing products or systems of diverse and complex scope using engineering principles. You will be tasked with developing solutions to complex engineering requirements to meet design objectives, including program scope, cost, and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex conceptual and detailed design specifications by analyzing product performance and customer requirements.

• Investigate design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, non-recurring and recurring cost, operational efficiency, and contractual requirements.

• Perform diverse and complex product development, modification, and evaluation of components, subsystems, and systems by applying engineering principles.

• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design alternatives.

• Interpret and validate test results for accuracy and precision; oversee and monitor product validation and verification procedures.

• Complete technical project elements such as preparation of product or system layout, defining system architecture, and creating software development plans.

• Develop critical data and analysis necessary to present technical product and/or system proposals to customers.

• Contribute to the completion milestones associated with specific projects, maintaining efforts within defined cost and schedule constraints.

• Review product specifications and/or modifications for clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards and procedures.

• Apply problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve design errors and deficiencies, recommending revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements.

• Provide technical information for review with product engineering teams, applying consistent engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.

• Write supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports.

• Communicate with customers to identify new business opportunities, present product capabilities, and clarify customers technical requirements.

• Mentor or serve as a resource to share specialized knowledge with others, establishing goals and objectives and tracking performance required to complete projects.

• Contribute to product strategy and technology roadmap development.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a science technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.

• 10 or more years of related experience.

• Thorough in-depth knowledge of engineering domain principles, concepts, product standards, and techniques.

• Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools; ability to use standard software packages.

• Ability to establish individual objectives to complete projects and provide status to the team at project milestones.

• Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision.

• Proficient with standard project management tools and practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to investigate and implement new technologies.

• Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or marketing/sales teams.

Work Environment

The position involves working within engineering and cross-functional teams, often interacting with customers and suppliers. The role requires the use of engineering design and analysis tools, as well as standard software packages, in a professional setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Simi Valley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Simi Valley, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Simi Valley,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.